Wildfires Youth

A festival within a festival: a dedicated space for all those in Year 7 – Year 13.

Wildfires Festival has always been about igniting passion and deepening faith across generations. Now, 8 years on, Wildfires Youth enters a new season – with even more opportunity for young people to encounter God, discover purpose, and find belonging.

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Youth Main Sessions

Along with some amazing speakers and worship teams we’re contending for a move of God in this nation, and we believe young people are at the heart of that. We’re also going to have tons of fun… obviously!

Morning Main Sessions will be split into age appropriate sessions: older youth (Yr 10 – Yr 13) and younger youth (Yr 7 – Yr 9).

Evening Main Sessions, all young people will be together.

An overview of a typical day at Wildfires Youth Festival can be found HERE.

Youth Labs Sessions

We’ve got some amazing speakers for those who want to go a bit deeper, to talk about what matters in their schools, their lives, their world. The Youth Labs sessions are interactive places to learn, to discuss, and more importantly ask the hard questions in a safe space.

Time and again we are impressed with the passion of our next generation. They have a heart for Jesus, passion for their nation, and a desire to see God move in this time.

Youth Afterhours

When the sun goes down and the campfires get lit, we know that Afterhours are where some of the best memories are made!

Whether you’re burning for some more Late Night Worship, desperate to get on the Karaoke mic (this year with a live band!), itching to throw some shapes in the Silent Disco, test your knowledge in The Big Fat Wildfires Youth Quiz, or simply catch up with friends around the campfire, we’ve got something to suit pretty much everyone.

Youth Camping

NEW FOR 2026!

Camp together, grow together, and encounter God together.

All youth groups get a designated area in the Youth Campsite – close to the action with toilets, showers, and space for your marquee or tents.

NB: young people not in a youth group can also camp with parents/carers or their church in the Church Campsite if they wish and still join every Wildfires Youth session and activities.

Youth Venues

The Arena – our main venue, we’ll meet here for our morning and evening sessions as well as some Labs. The Arena is our largest space and is kitted out to bring the party and also bring the intimacy with God.
The Venue – this is for our older youth sessions, the Spirit Stream, Labs Sessions, and Afterhours. A multifunctional space, bigger and better than last year.
The Wild – NEW VENUE FOR 2026 – here you’ll find our Youth Café, table tennis, consoles, and much more. Whether it’s a raining and you’re trying to keep dry or the sun is shining and you need a cold drink, it’s the perfect hang out space.
The Canopy – our outside space is perfect for a picnic, catching up with friends, or watching the sunrise with your Bible.
The Field of Fun – that’s right, this year we’ve got our own Youth Field of Fun! We’ve got multi-sports, our very own fairground rides and inflatables!

Youth Leader Perks

We see you, youth leaders! You’re not just bringing young people to a festival – you’re leading them into encounters with God. We want you to make your lives a little easier, which is why every Primary & Secondary Youth Leader* will get:

a free ticket and daily coffee voucher
early access to site for setup (from 22nd July)
priority contact from our team
additional Youth Leaders can also be added, subsidised tickets £50 per person.*

If you are a youth leader bringing your own children, you can register them into the Wildfires Kids programme. More information can be found here.

*All registered youth leaders must be present at each morning and evening Youth Main Session.